Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8,693, George Eskridge, Va.

SERVICE
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Eskridge George Elizabeth
W.8693
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9.405. Kentucky Elizabeth Eskridge die widow of George Eskridge who was a Sergeant in the Revolution Va.
Lt Hn J. P. Campbell, March 7/57
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Ending 21. July 1844.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of July 1853 and sent to
J. J. Coombs Post.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book at Vol. 2 — Page 180.

State of Kentucky Breckinridge County
On this 9 th day of April, 1853, before me, Williamson, Doy, pre- siding Judge of the county courts within and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elijah R. Eskridge, a resident of the county and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn, according to law, on his oath makes the following declaration, to-wit:
That he is a son and heir-at-law of George Eskridge, deceased, late of the county of Grayson and State of Kentucky, who was a Revolutionary soldier, and who died in said county of Grayson on the eighteenth (18 th ) day of August, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven (1827), aged about sixty-four (64) years, leaving Elizabeth Eskridge his widow, who survived him and remained a widow until the twenty-first (21 st ) day of July, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four (1844), when she died in the county of Breckinridge and State of Kentucky, aged seventy-three (73) years, seven (7) months and one (1) day, leaving the following named her surviving and only surviving children: Mrs. Nancy Porter, aged sixty (60) years; Mrs. Fanny Fritts, aged fifty-eight (58) years; Nathaniel R. Eskridge, aged fifty-five (55) years; Mrs. Eliza Wilson aged fifty-three years (53); Joseph W. Eskridge (who died about the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-six (1846), at the age of forty-four years (44); John Eskridge aged forty-nine (49) years; Henry Eskridge aged

forty-six (46) years; George Eskridge, aged forty-three (43) years; and Elijah R. Eskridge, aged forty (40) years. He further declares that the said George and Elizabeth Eskridge were married in the County of Prince William and State of Virginia, late in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety- one (1791) or early in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two. That he does not know of any public or private record of said marriage, for proof of which he refers to the annexed record of the birth of their children, it being the genuine original family record kept by his father in his own hand- writing. That Mr. Kenner Eskridge and Molly Esk- ridge, whose names are upon said record, are the children of the said George Eskridge by a previous marriage. He also refers to the accom- panying affidavits. That the name of his mother, before her marriage with the said George Eskridge, was Elizabeth Robinson. He further declares that the said George Esk- ridge was a soldier in the army of the United States in the war of the Revolution; That he enlisted in the Virginia Continental line of the army, in the County of Westmore- land, and served about three (3) years as Orderly Sergeant & Commissary, in the com- pany of Captain Burgess Ball, in the regiment of Colonel Parker. That after the expiration of that term of service, he was drafted, and served for a considerable length of time, but in what company or regiment he does not recollect. He thinks that a portion of the

time he served, as Lieutenant. That his certificate of discharge has been lost or destroyed. That he has often heard his father speak of having been in the Revolutionary war, and of having received a discharge. That he has heard him relate many anecdotes and incidents connected with his service. That his father also had a large amount of "Continental Money" which he heard him say he received in payment of his services in the war, a portion of which is now in the possession of his children. He further declares that his father received a land warrant for four hundred (400) acres, in consideration of his services in the Revolutionary war, which he located in the State of Ohio, near where the town of Chillicothe now stands. He further declares that he makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining for the heirs of the said George and Elizabeth Estridge the benefits of the acts of Congress of _____, or of any other act or acts of Congress granting a Pension to the widows or children of deceased Revolutionary Soldiers. That for proof of service he refers to the army records and muster-rolls, and to the accompanying affidavits. That he does not know whether it was during the first or last term of his service that he served in the company of Captain Hall and the regiment of Col. Parker. E. W. Estridge
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9 th day of April, 1853. And I

Truly certify that Elijah R. Cokridge, who has made oath to the foregoing declaration, is one of the most highly respectable, and worthy citizens of Breckinridge County, and that all his statements are entitled to implicit confidence.
Wm Cox P.S.B.C.C
State of Kentucky } Breckinridge County }
I, Do Allen,
Clerk of the County Courts within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Williamson Coy, before whom the foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn to, is, and was, at the time of signing the certificate thereto, presiding Judge of the County Courts within and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Har- disburg, this 15 th day of April, 1853. D Allen

Elizabeth Estridge died wid. of George  May. Act 1838 
J. H. Cowley Present

State of Kentucky } County of Grayson }
On this 12 th day of April, 1853, before me, Richard W. Murray, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elias Porter, a resident of the aforesaid county and State, who, being sworn according to law, on his oaths makes the following declaration, to-wit: That he has been personally and intimately acquainted with George Esbidge, deceased, late of the county aforesaid, from the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen (1819) until the time of his death, in the year A.D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven. That he was reputed and believed to have been a Revolutionary soldier by all who knew him. That he has often heard him talk about his ad- ventures while in the war, and the in- cidents connected with his service. That he has heard him say that he was at the battle of the Cowpens, and at the defeat of Cornwallis and other battles which he does not now recollect. That he has heard him say that he enlisted in the

Virginia Regular or Continental line of the army, for the period of five years or during the war, and served three years or thereabouts, until the close of the war, a portion of the time as Orderly Sergeant, and he thinks he has heard him say that at the surrender of Cornwallis he was serving as Lieutenant, or with the rank of Lieutenant. He further declares that he has heard the said George Eskridge, deceased, speak of having large quantities of "Continental money," which he received in payment of his services in the war, and since his death he has seen the money in the possession of his children. That he has also heard him speak of having received from the United States government or the State of Virginia, a land-warrant for four hundred (400) acres, which he located in the State of Ohio; one half of this land he gave to a man named McArthur, for locating it, and the other two hundred acres by his last will, he gave to his son, by his first wife, William H. Eskridge who, at last accounts, was living upon the land. He further declares that he has heard the said George Eskridge say that he enlisted in the county of Westmoreland

and State of Virginia. From the well-known character of the said George Eskridge, for probity and strict veracity, he has no doubt that he served as above stated.
He further declares that when he first became acquainted with the said George Eskridge, in eighteen hundred and nineteen (1819), his eldest child (by his second wife) Nancy Eskridge, was in her twenty-seventh (27 th ) year, and is now in her sixty-first year. That the said George Eskridge and Elizabeth Robinson (her maiden name) continued to live together as husband and wife from his first acquaintance with them, until he died, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven (1827) and were generally reputed and believed to have been lawfully married. That the said Elizabeth Eskridge did not again marry, but remained a widow until she died, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty-four (1844). He further declares that he makes this declaration for the purpose of enabling the children of the said George and Elizabeth Eskridge to obtain the pension due them.
alias porter
Subscribed and sworn to before

me. This 12 th day of April, 1853. And I hereby further certify that Elias Porter, who has made oath to the foregoing decla- rations, is personally known to me, and that he is a respectable and worthy citi- zen, and a perfectly reliable witness.
R. M. Murray J.P.
State of Kentucky, Grayson County.
I, Ed. Thomas, Clerk of the county court within and for the county and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Richard Murray, Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed and sworn to, is, and was at the time of signing the certificate thereto, an acting Justice of the Peace, duly com- missioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Hardins- burg, this 13 th day of April 1853. Edwin Thomas Clerk Grayson County Court.

State of Kentucky Breckinridge, County
I, Williamson Cox, presiding Judge of the County Court, within and for the county and State, aforesaid, hereby certify that satisfactory proof has this day been presented to me, that George Eskridge, who was a Sergeant and Lieutenant in the army of the United States in the war of the Revolution, died in the county of Grayson and State of Kentucky on the eighteenth day of August, one thousand eight hun- dred and twenty-seven (1827), leaving Elizabeth Eskridge his widow, who sur- vived him and did not again marry, but remained his widow until she died in the county of Breckinridge on the twenty-first (21 st ) day of July, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four (1844), leaving the following named her surviving and only surviving children: Nancy Porter, aged sixty (60) years; Fanny Pruitt, aged fifty-eight (58) years; Nathaniel P. Eskridge, aged fifty-five (55) years; Joseph W. Esk- ridge (who died in the year one thou- sand eight hundred and forty-six (1846) aged forty-four (44) years); Eliza Wilson, aged fifty-three (53) years; John Eskridge, aged forty-nine (49) years; Henry Eskridge, aged forty-six (46) years; George Eskridge, aged forty-three (43) years; and Elijah P. Eskridge, aged forty (40) years.
Williamson Cox P.S.B.C.C.

State of Kentucky Breckinridge County 3
I Jo. Allen, Clerk of the county Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Williamson Coy, Esq., whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is, and was at the time of signing the same, Presiding Judge of the County Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 15 th day of April, 1853.
Jo Allen

State of Kentucky Breckinridge County 3
On this 11 th day of April, 1853. Before me Wm. D. Canville, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared George Matthews, a resident of the aforesaid county and State, who, being sworn, according to law, on his oaths makes the following declarations, to-wit:
That he is now seventy-two years and nine months of age. That he was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia, and lived there until about the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four (1794), when his father removed to the State of Kentucky, and he came out with him; he being at that time in his fourteenth year. That until a short time previous to his removal from Westmoreland county, George Eskridge deceased, late of the county of Grayson and State of Kentucky, was a resident of the aforesaid County of Westmoreland, Virginia. That he recollects of having heard the said Eskridge, (both before a resident of Virginia and after his removal to Kentucky,) repeatedly speak of his military services in the Revolutionary war. That he has heard him say that he served about three years in the regular army, and that he has

always understood that he served as an officer, a portion, if not the whole time. That he has heard him say that he was at the battles of Guilford Court House and the Cowpens. That the said George Eskridge was generally reputed and believed to have been a Revolutionary soldier by all who knew him.
He further declares that the said George Eskridge, deceased, removed from Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Faskian county, and subsequently married Elizabeth Robinson, and removed to the State of Kentucky about the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven (1811) and settled in Grayson county, a near neighbor to him. That at that time Nancy Porter the eldest child of George and Elizabeth Eskridge, deceased, was nineteen (19) or twenty (20) years of age. That the said George and Elizabeth Eskridge continued to live together as husband and wife until he died in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven (1827), and were reputed and believed by all who knew them to have been lawfully married; and from the high respectability of the parties, and his intimate acquaintance with their family, he has not the slightest doubt that they were lawfully married.

always understood that he served as an officer, a portion, if not the whole time. That he has heard him say that he was at the battles of Guilford Court House and the Cowpens. That the said George Eskridge was generally reputed and believed to have been a Revolutionary soldier by all who knew him.
He further declares that the said George Eskridge, deceased, removed from Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Fauquier county, and subsequently married Elizabeth Robinson, and removed to the State of Kentucky about the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven (1811) and settled in Grayson county, a near neighbor to him. That at that time Nancy Porter the eldest child of George and Elizabeth Eskridge, deceased, was nineteen (19) or twenty (20) years of age. That the said George and Elizabeth Eskridge continued to live together as husband and wife until he died in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven (1827), and were reputed and believed by all who knew them to have been lawfully married; and from the high respectability of the parties, and his intimate acquaintance with their family, he has not the slightest doubt that they were lawfully married.

State of Kentucky Breckinridge County 3
On this 11 th day of April, 1853. Before me Wm. D. Canville, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared George Matthews, a resident of the aforesaid county and State, who, being sworn according to law, on his oaths makes the following declarations, to-wit:
That he is now seventy-two years and nine months of age. That he was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia, and lived there until about the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four (1794), when his father removed to the State of Kentucky, and he came out with him; he being at that time in his fourteenth year. That until a short time previous to his removal from Westmoreland county, George Eskridge deceased, late of the county of Grayson and State of Kentucky, was a resident of the aforesaid County of Westmoreland, Virginia. That he recollects of having heard the said Eskridge, (both while a resident of Virginia and after his removal to Kentucky,) repeatedly speak of his military services in the Revolutionary war. That he has heard him say that he served about three years in the regular army, and that he has

He further declares that he makes this declaration for the purpose of enabling the children of George and Elizabeth Eskridge deceased to obtain a pension, and that he is a dis- interested witness.
Geo Matthews
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 11 th day of April, 1853. And I hereby further certify that George Matthews, who has made oath to the foregoing affidavit, is personally known to me, and that he is a very worthy and highly respected man, and that all his statements are entitled to im- plicit confidence.
Wm. D. Carrville J.P.P.B.C.
State of Kentucky } Peekeirridge County }
I Jo Allen, Clerk of the County Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Wm. D. Carrville Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed and sworn to, is, and was at the time of signing the certificate thereto an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 14 th day of April, 1853.
Jo Allen

Know all men by these presents that I, Elijah R. Ashridge, of the county of Breckinridge, and State of Kentucky, have nominated, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do nominate, constitute, and appoint S. S. Coombs, of the City of Washington, my true, and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, to prosecute, against the Government of the United States the claim which the surviving children of George Ashridge, late of Grayson County and State of Kentucky, have to a Pension, on account of his services in the army of the United States in the war of the Revolution; hereby revoking any former power, or powers of Attorney given by me to any other person or persons whomsoever. And my aforesaid Attorney, or such person as he may substitute, is hereby fully authorized to do any and all things necessary and proper to establish said claim; which when done, my aforesaid Attorney is fully authorized to receive the certificate of Pension which may issue in satisfaction of said claim, and which I desire may be made payable at the agency in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. I request that the Pension office will hold correspondence only with my said Attorney touching said claim. And I hereby fully ratify all which my aforesaid

Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 9 th day of April, 1853.
E. R. Estridge
Seal
State of Kentucky } Breckinridge County }
On this 9 th day of April, 1853, before me, Williamson Coy, Judge of the County Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elijah R. Estridge, to me well known, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein specified.
Wmson Coy P. S. B. L. L.
State of Kentucky, } Breckinridge County }
J. D. Allen, Clerk of the County Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Wil- iamson Coy, Esq., before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney was subscribed and acknowledged, was, and was at the time of signing the certificate,

thereto, Presiding Judge of the County Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgment of deeds, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and official seal at Harrisonburg, this 18 th day of April, 1853.
D Allen

Elizabeth Eskridge wid. of George
To be filed with other papers, filed 28 th Apr. 1883
Mayo
J. V. Coombs

Know all men by these presents, that we George Eskridge and Nathaniel Robertson are held and firmly bound unto his excellency Henry Lee Esquire, Governor of Virginia, and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth, in the sum of fifty pounds, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, Sealed with our seals, and dated this 17 th day of Feby. Anno Dom. 1792.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound this day issued from the Clerk's Office, of Prince William County, a license for a marriage, intended to be had and solemnized between George Eskridge and Elizabeth Robertson. Now, if there should be no lawful cause to obstruct the same; then the above obligation to be void; else to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in presence of Wm. Atwell
George Eskridge (Seal)
Nath l Robertson (Seal)
Teste - P. H. Lipscomb, Clerk of Prince W m County Court
State of Virginia
Prince William County, to wit; I, Philip H. Lipscomb, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Prince William in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 27 th day of April 1853.
P. H. Lipscomb

Elijah Robinson Schridge son of George Schridge & Elizabeth his Wife born 19 th of Sept r 1813.

William Kennor Eskridge the Son of George Eskridge and Frances his Wife was born the 10 th day of December AD 1782 Nolley Eskridge the Daughter of The above Two. Was born 15 th of December 1783
Nancy Nash Eskridge the Daughter of George Eskridge and Elizabeth his Wife Was born the 15 th day of December 1792
Fanny Eskridge the Daughter of the above the 16 th Day of October AD 1794
Alfred Eskridge The Son of The above Two Was born the 30 th day of November AD 1795
Nathaniel Robinson Eskridge the Son of the above Two Was born the 21 st day of March AD 1798
Eliza Eskridge the Daughter of The above Two Was born The 11 th day of April 1800
Joseph Wilson Eskridge the Son of The above Two Was born the 2 nd day of February AD 1802
John Eskridge the Son of The above Two Was born the 4 th day of February AD 1804
Henry Eskridge December AD 1807
born the 2 nd day of
born 14 th day of
Geo. ... Eskridge the May 1810

JSE our
also copied for Mrs West on Nov. 16. 07
Oct. 12, 1907.
Mr. Jesse R. Eskridge, 316 W. Fifth St., Owensboro, Ky.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 15th ultimo and received on the 17th, you are advised that in the papers in claim W. File 3693 it is alleged that George Eskridge enlisted in Westmoreland Co., Va., and served as Orderly Sergeant and Commissary under Capt. Burgess Ball and Col. Parker in the Virginia troops on the Continental Establishment 3 years; after which he again entered the service and performed considerable duty as a Lieutenant and was in the battles of Cowpens and Guilford and at the defeat of Cornwallis.
Soldier married in Prince William Co., Va., Elizabeth Robinson, marriage license dated February 17, 1792; they removed to Kentucky about 1811, where he died in Grayson Co. August 18, 1827, and his widow died in Breckinridge Co., July 21, 1844, aged 73 years 7 months and 1 day.
On April 9, 1853, their son, Elijah R. Eskridge of Breckinridge Co., Ky., applied for the pension which would have been due his mother as the widow of George Eskridge, and the same was allowed.

Children of George and Frances Eskridge. (a former wife)
William Kenner      born Dec. 10, 1782.
Molley                    " Dec. 15, 1783.
Children of George and Elizabeth Eskridge.
   Nancy Nash  born Dec. 15, 1792, Married .....Porter.    Fanny  born Oct. 16, 1794, married .....Tentress.    Alfred  born Nov. 30, 1795.    Nathaniel Robinson  " Mch. 21, 1798.    Eliza  " Apl. 11, 1800, married .....Wilson.    Joseph Wilson  born Feby. 2, 1802, died about 1846.    John  born Feby. 4, 1804.    Henry  " Dec. 2, 1807.    George Henry  " May 14, 1810.    Elijah Robinson Eskridge  Sept. 19, 1813.   
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Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

"ESKRIDGE FAMILY" MRS. HENRY L. WEST 1364 HARVARD STREET WASHINGTON, D. C.
Nov. 10th 1907.
Vespasian Warner,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir;
Will you please furnish me with the Revolutionary record of George Eskridge , who, as near as I can tell, enlisted from Fauquire County, Va., and was orderly sergeant . He enlisted about 1778. After the war I am quite sure that he returned to Fauquire Co. Va..
very truly yours
Mary Hope West. (Mrs. Henry L.)

Owensboro Ky Sept 15 th 1907
Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am endeavoring to establish the revolutionary record of Geo Embridge who was a soldier in that war; but have had trouble from the fact that there were two men by that name in the Revolutionary army.
The one whose record I want came to Kentucky about 1807 and lived here until the time of his death. He left a widow Elizabeth Embridge nee Elizabeth Robinson, Geo Embred Jr I am informed was born in Fauquier Co Va and inherited from that state.
Will you please inform me whether the records of your department show any pension granted to such a person or his widow, and what facts are stated in the application. Sincerely yours
316 W. 5 th St, Jesse R. Embred Jr Owensboro Ky

1907 Oct. 12. Hist. to Jesse R. Eskridge - C 1907 Nov. 16 Heir to Mrs Henry L. West.
Revolutionary Virginia.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8693
Elizabeth Eskridge
Wid. of
George Eskridge
Sergt. Rev. War
Act: March 3 rd 1843 & June 17 th 1844
Index: — Vol. A , Page 220
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ho - Rep -
Febry 28th 1857
Geo C Whiting Esq
Sir
Mr E R Estbridge of Breckenridge Co Ky desires me to withdraw from your office his filed as administrator and one of the heirs of Elizabeth Estbridge, Widow of George Estbridge - The letter was written by Wil- iam H Estbridge and filed in your office three or four years ago - Send it to me before the close of session - Very Respectfully Brother Lambert

In the matter of Elizabeth C. Skidgel Brief

In the matter of Elizabeth Eskridge Widow of George decd. Ky.
Act July 7. 1838
The Children of Mrs. Eskridge, file their declaration for pension due their deceased Mother as the widow of George, a soldier in the revolution. There is no evidence in this office of the services of the s d George, who it is alledged served under Col. Parker & St Col d Ball, 1st Va. Continental Line. — But the claimants file Clerk of Comm d Genl. Land Office showing "George Eskridge rec d a Va. Military Land Warrant No. 3491 for 200 acres for 3 years service as Sergeant in Va Continental Line". The testi- mony fully & clearly identifies said grantee with claimants father. Will, on file in land office, names the present claimants. The marriage in Feby 1792 is shown by record proof, as also the death of George in 1827 — and of the s d Elizabeth July 21. 1844, by ample proof. Heirship is established by proof & Certf. of Court The pension is allowed at $120. per annum from 4th March 1836 to 4 March 1841 — and from March 4th 1843 to July 21. 1844 — Payable to Adm rs of Will. for Benefit of Children. A. H. Evans Examiner
July 21. 1843

Elizabeth Estlin
Adm. Ex. of Heath & friendship
J. Hooley

Kentucky Breckenridge County Set
On this the 9 th day of July 1853 personally appeared before the undersigned Williamson Cox Presiding Judge of the County Court of Said County. Vivion Daniel of Said County and State, who being first duly sworn States, that he was acquainted with Elizabeth Estkridge widow of George Estkridge dec d who died in Grayson County Kentucky. That after the death of Said George Estkridge She remained Single & unmarried until her death which took place as this affiant believes on the 21 st July 1844. This affiant States that he is able more particularly to fix the date in consequence of his having been a merchant in Said place at Said time and having sold the goods for a Shroud & to Said Elizabeth Estkridge - of which his books made an entry on his books which bears date the 20 th July 1844. In testimony whereof the said Vivion Daniel hereunto sets his hand this 9 th day of July 1853 sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 th day of July 1853 Williamson Cox P J B B B
Vivion Daniel
Also personally appeared before me Green W. Beard of the Same County and State who being first duly sworn States that he was acquainted with Elizabeth Estkridge widow of George Estkridge, dec d who died in Grayson County Kentucky. That after the death of the Said George Estkridge She remained Single and

unmarried until her death. That towards the close of her life she moved to Hardinsburg in Breckenridge County Kentucky, where affiant then lived and now lives, and lived with her son Elijah R. Roshridge Esq. until her death, which took place in said town and county at the house of said Elijah R. Roshridge on the 21 st day of July 1844 to the best of this affiant's recollection or belief, his recollection is strengthened by reference to an entry made charging the coffin which he has examined, and which coffin he made, In testimony whereof the said Green W. Beard hereto sets his hand this the 9 th day of July 1853 Sworn and subscribed to before me this 9 th day of July 1853 G. W. Beard Wm Jon Cox P.S.B.6.6
Kentucky Breckenridge County ss I Williamson Cox Presiding Judge of the County Court of Breckenridge County do hereby certify that Vivian Daniel and Green W. Beard whose signatures are to the above affidavits subscribed and sworn to the same before me and in my presence, that I am well acquainted with the said Daniel and Beard, and that they are both respectable  respectable persons and entitled to credit on oath
Given under my hand this 9 th day of July 1853 Wm Jon Cox P.S.B.6.6

State of Kentucky Set
I Jo Allen clerk of the County Court of Breckinridge County in the State aforesaid do certify that Williamson Cox Esquire whose signature is to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date thereof the presiding Judge of the Court aforesaid (omone person) qualified to act. That his commission bears date the 17 th day of May 1851. and continues for four years. And that the signature to the foregoing certificate purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 9 th day of July 1852
Jo Allen clk
Breckinridge County Court

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Eskridge, wid. of George, Sec. 8 Breckenridge County and State of Kentucky — act July 7. 1838 —
Claim, ("original," or "for increase:" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Certf. of Comm. n Gen. Land Office, proves Bryan service as Sergeant in the Virginia Continental Line. The will, on file in Gen. Land Office, identifies the parties. The marriage, in 1792, is proven by record evidence. The death of George Eskridge in 1827, and of his widow July 21. 1844 is fully proven by proof. Heirship is established by Certificate of Court. The administration Bond &c are on file — as well as power of Attorney. The pension granted at the rate of $120 per annum from March 4. 1835 to March 4. 1841 & then from March 4. 1843 to July 21. 1844 — date of widow's death. Payable to him, for Children.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. J. Coombs Present
A. H. Erane Examining Clerk.

Elizabeth Eskridge
Filed about the 28 April
to be placed with the other papers filed as above
Mays
J. H. Boush

State of Kentucky Breckenridge County ss County Court Monday April 18 th 1853
Elijah R Eskridge came into court and moved the court for leave to administer on the estate of his deceased Mother Elizabeth Eskridge. Which is granted him. Whereupon he took the Oath prescribed by law and with Nathan Board his security entered into and executed a covenant to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. conditioned as the law requires
State of Kentucky ss
I Jo Allen clerk of the County Court of Breckenridge County do certify that the above is a true copy of the Order appointing Elijah R Eskridge administrator of Elizabeth Eskridge dec d . taken from the Order book of that court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 19 th day of April 1853. Jo Allen Ctr B R L
I hereby further certify that I believe Nathan Board to be perfectly responsible for the amounts of six thousand dollars ($6000) and that by the Statute laws of Kentucky, Administrators are required to give good and sufficient security without specifying the amounts of the bond.
Jo Allen Ctr
Breckenridge County Court
Mr. Cole says this bond is sufficient
J. P. C.

Elizabeth Eskridge wid. of George
Evidence of 3 yrs service as Sergt. & identity
J. H. C. 6

General Land Office.
July 3 rd 1883.
I hereby certify that Virginia Wiltans Warrant N o 3491, for 200 acres, issued in favor of George Osbridge, for 8 years service as a Sergeant in the 6 th Continental Line, - was located on the Waters of White Oak Creek, 1 st Wiltans District, Ohio, and patented to W m H. Osbridge, devisee of the said George Osbridge, deceased, January 12 th 1881.
Also, that the Will of the said George Osbridge, a certified copy of which is on file in this Office, devises said tract of land, "200 acres in Ohio," to W m H. Osbridge. other devisees named in the Will, are as follows. - Elizabeth Osbridge, his wife, Polly Fobers, Nancy Henderson, Fanny Fentress, Eliza Wilson, Alfred Osbridge, Nathaniel R. Osbridge, Joseph W. Osbridge, John Osbridge, George Osbridge, Henry Osbridge.

✓ & Elijah D. Bridg, his children.
John Wilson Dumfries.

In the case of Elizabeth Eskridge wid of George died
— Certificate of marriage — filed — married at July 1792
George died — Augt 18, 1827 —
Elizabeth died — (July 21, 1844) — (having remained a widow)
Devises, per Will, on file in Saw Office —
Elizabeth (his widow) — Polly Hobbs, Nancy Horn 2 son, Fanny Fentrop 3 Eliza Wilson, Alfred Eskridge, N. R. Eskridge, Joseph W. Eskridge 7 John Eskridge 5 , George 9 Eskridge, Henry 10 Eskridge & Elijah 11 Eskridge
200 acres — for 5 years, service as Sergeant in Continental line. Letters of adm t filed — to Elijah R Eskridge — also Am t Bond
Apr 9. 1853 — Heirs as reported by Adm t .
Nancy Porter (60) Fanny Fentrop (58) Nath 3 R Eskridge (55) — Eliza Wilson (53) Joseph W. Eskridge (died 1846) (44) John Eskridge (49) Henry Eskridge 7 (46) — George Eskridge (43) and Elijah 9 Eskridge (40) —
Co c Patten's Regiment — Capt Burgess Ball

No. 14.915 Elizabeth Eskridge Widow of George Eskridge Esq. Ky.
Act July 7. 1835
$120 per annum From March 4. 1836 to March 4. 1841 and From March 4 1843 To July 21. 1844 - date of widow's death.
Payable to and for benefit of Children
Nancy Porter Fanny Hooten Nath. W. Eskridge Eliza Wilson Mrs. W. Eskridge (died 1840) John Eskridge Henry Eskridge George Eskridge Elijah Eskridge
J. J. Combs Present

11 525
Kentucky Elizabeth Estridge decd. widow of George Estridge who died on the 1827 of in the State of Va who was a Sergt in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of July 1833 and South to
Arrears to the 4th of J. Coombs Semi-annual allowance ending Next.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R. M. Rae Clerk Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 367

Elizabeth Eskridge wid of George
Supplemental data before  Court
J. H. Grooms

State of Kentucky Breckinridge County } set County Court June Term 1853
Elijah A. Eskridge
of said County came into open Court and being first duly sworn according to law declares & says. That he is the administrator of his mother Elizabeth Eskridge dec d widow of George Eskridge, who died in Grayson County, Kentucky on the 18 th August 1827- leaving the said Elizabeth Eskridge his widow, who remained his widow never having again married, until the 21 st July 1844- when she died in Breckinridge County State of Kentucky, That the said George Eskridge was in his lifetime reputed and believed to be a sergeant and Lieutenant in the revolutionary war. He makes this declaration in behalf of himself & the other surviving heirs for the purpose of procuring the amount due on account of his military services.
In testimony whereof I Jo. Allen Clerk of said Court do hereunto set my hand & seal of office at Hardinsburg this 20 th day of June 1853
Jo Allen C lerk

George Wilson

London September 18 th 1850.
Very dear and Honoured Father
I have now secluded myself from the World, and all its noise, to address you on a subject which I hope will meet with your warmest consideration. I have been long persuaded Sir that your heart is susceptible of the deepest sensibility. and I am well convinced that the benevolence of your mind, is ever willing to alleviate the sorrows of suffering humanity. you know Sir, that none can feel for a child like an affectionate Mother. but I unfortunately lost mine at an early period of life. you notwithstanding, have ever treated me with the most filial affection, and I now acknowledge your kindness with gratitude. but alas, my juvenile folly has led me into several irregularities, of which I now most sincerely lament. I however trust, that my inexperience will in some degree palliate the impropriety of my past misconduct. From a conscious assurance of having acted wrong, we are stimulated to resolutions of doing right. you will therefore permit me to inform you Sir that my future conduct shall be solicitous to make an atonement for the past, the present is ours, but the future effects still exist in the eternal cause. For several weeks my mind has been in a state of unhappy and painful agitation — I am extremely distressed at the obscurity of my situation. and believe Sir, it is unpleasing to the last degree, to reflect on a state of indigence, when the unthoughtful conduct of our selves, may perhaps, be deemed the chief cause. The voice of reason, and the precepts of philosophy conspire to convince me that the conduct of mankind is not always regulated by prudence. Still Sir, there are many links in the great chain of events which cannot possibly be disunited. I think it high time to embark in some business, which will tend to my interest and happiness — my present avocation, is by no means agreeable, Nor advantageous the winter of age will shortly appear, and I anxiously wish for a more honourable and interesting profession than the present. I am best acquainted with the commercial world and should prefer to pursue that line of business which is most lucrative and respectable. I have entertained serious thoughts of commencing business early next Spring, provided I could make a little start. I am not insensible to the difficulties of such an undertaking. but Sir, if I succeed in getting a sum of money which I at present have in view my start will be a tolerable handsome one. (which is a legacy that was coming to a young man in this neighbour-

-had for four hundred pounds, which legacy I have purchased for with my horse saddle, and bridle, the money is in W m Randolph Motts hands who formerly resided in Alexandria and I believe is come atable) my knowledge of the Mercantile profession justifies the propriety of asserting that I can accumulate an interesting estate in a few years, if no providential cause arose to frustrate my exertions. Perhaps Sir you will not deem me prolix in this address, while I assure you that I am heartily sorry for all my former faults, and I beg that my God, and my Father, will absolve them all. [You talked of having that warrant removed and laid in another place, but I think it best not, to give a certainty for an uncertainty, and therefore prefer letting it lay on the place which was located by W m Peter McArthur. and as I do assure you that I like that land as well as any I saw in the Ohio State, as you have given it to me I am in hopes you'll not remove it to any other place as I am satisfied, but should be glad you would see W m McArthur and know the reason why he has not sent me the warrant before this, that I could obtain an attat for the purpose of getting a deed — as he has been neglectful, I am in hopes you'll not fail sending it by the first opportunity — that is Mail] My dear and loving sister Polly particularly requested me to remember her and family to you all, also W m E. Foley and to let you know that they were were all well and expect to remove to the State of Kentucky this fall twelve months, and wish you to write them informing us where you reside. we have all loked for letters before this, but in vane. I enjoy a pretty good state of health at present and still continue attentive to my present employment which is by no means agreeable, nor will it ever merit my approbation. you will please to remember to all my connections, and excuse my not writing to them agreeable to promise I expect to come to see you all in the course of three or four years, if God willing, and probably sooner. you'll please excuse my broken language as I write in speed. wishing you a long life, and a happy one, Sir I remain your most dutiful and obedient Son. William H. Eskridge

Mr George Estridge
To the care of Mr William Eston inclosed in a letter to Mr Elijah Robinson
Near Mayslick Kentucky